Former Orioles Infielder Dies at 84 After 12 Years in Organization
Summary
Mickey McGuire, a former baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 84 in Dayton, Ohio. He had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) but spent many years playing in the minor leagues and overseas in Japan. McGuire was known for his talent in the minor leagues, where he played 1,544 games.Key Facts
- Mickey McGuire died at 84 on October 19 in Dayton, Ohio.
- He signed with the Baltimore Orioles out of high school as an amateur free agent.
- McGuire made his MLB debut in 1962 with the Orioles, playing six games.
- In the 1967 season, he played 10 games for the Orioles, achieving four hits and two RBIs.
- He spent much of his career in the minor leagues, playing 1,544 games with a .277 batting average and 53 home runs.
- McGuire also played two seasons in Japan for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
- In Japan, he had a .265 batting average with 11 home runs and 68 RBIs.
- He was part of the Orioles organization for 12 seasons.
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